We at homify love the current vogue for Scandinavian interiors as much as the next person, but sometimes our eyes crave more than another tour around a cosy yet minimal Swedish home. Every now and then, we want to see colour. We want to see character. We want to see, dare we say it, a little bit of crazy.
This family home delivers all that and more. Part greenhouse, part artist's retreat, the designers used retro windows to build walls, and bold, juicy colours to mix a medley of styles into one coherent theme. Come and take a look. You'll fall in love, we promise…
The rich purple walls are slightly scuffed, adding character, and a large black dog guards the entry.
Multi-layered and a mish-mash of styles, the open plan home is fluid and free from barriers. At the centre is a large metal fire pit, perfect for keeping this spacious living area warm on winter nights.
… we love the contrast of the old hanging chandelier and the raspberry pink kitchen peeking through.
This is no door, though – a tiny breakfast bar blocks the way, letting the oval peekaboo frame the rest of the home.
This design technique adds a contemporary boho feel to this already quirky home, and is very easy to replicate. Choose rich, dark jewel tones for an expensive luxury feel.
It's a tiny bathroom, painted burnt orange and accessorised with a multi-coloured rag rug. How cute! The sliding door is a clever touch, too.
We never knew an orange sofa could look so good…
Those old-fashioned windows get a perfect 10 on the style scoreboard!
Used sparingly, it can rejuvenate your home, making it look modern and on-trend. Even a small piece of stained glass artwork makes a remarkable impact.
… exposed brick walls, painted white, set the tone for the space, while those delicate old-fashioned windows make the room feel airy and whimsical, like a greenhouse.
Check out those vintage pictures on the wall – they create a bold contrast between old and new.
Although if sunshine is what they're after, they can recline on the balcony and look down on the people below.
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